

Madras
2014-09-26 · 156 min · ★ 7.8
A portrayal of the lives of the people living in North Madras, focusing on the politics inside the slums and how their plight remains the same, despite the political class luring them constantly during elections.
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- Directors
- Pa. Ranjith
- Production companies
- Studio Green
- Countries
- India
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
KarthiKaali
Catherine TresaKalaiarasi
KalaiyarasanAnbu
RiythvikaMary
V. I. S. JayapalanKrishnappan
Mime GopiPerumal
Pavel NavageethanViji
RamaKaali's Mother
Hari KrishnanJohnny
Charles VinothMaari
Imman Annachi
Arun
MV. Tamil Selvi
C.H. JayaraoKaali's Father
Palani MuruganAnil
Guru SomasundaramNarratorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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